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Specialist fittings – booms<br />
End Fittings<br />
Inboard end fittings are machined aluminium. They have<br />
integrated slots to house a variety of sheave combinations<br />
all of which are recessed in to the boom tube.<br />
Vang Attachment<br />
High strength is provided by fitting a cast stainless steel<br />
tang to hand laid local carbon reinforcement.<br />
The outboard end features an alloy sheave housing which<br />
is again integrated in the main tube and in concealed from<br />
view by a carbon coverplate across the boom end.<br />
Mainsheet Attachment<br />
A simple but strong Dyneema loop passes through a<br />
composite tube in the boom. Stainless bushes are fitted to<br />
prevent wear.<br />
Reefing Options<br />
Booms can be supplied with conventional slab and single<br />
line reefing. Clutches can be integrated into the tube at the<br />
inboard end if required.<br />
Outhaul<br />
As standard a Dyneema outhaul line is supplied to be lead<br />
to the cockpit. On smaller booms and for racing<br />
applications an internal cascade system with a cam cleat<br />
and lead block at the inboard end is available.<br />
Boom Lights<br />
Can be fitted as an optional extra.<br />
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